Sea History 150- Spring 2015

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THE NATIONAL MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY PARTNERS WITH THE We are pleased to invite you to join us for the Washington Awards Dinner, in partnership with the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF), on Thursday, 23 April, at the renowned National Press C lub across from Pennsylvania Avenue. This is a festive gathering of the maritime community to recognize the contributions of three esteemed honorees to our maritime heritage and maritime industry. It is an auspicious year; 2015 marks the centennial of the US Naval Reserve and the office of Chief of Naval Operations, as well as the lOOth anniversary of the joining of the Revenue C utter Service and the Lifesaving Service to form the United States Coast Guard. Chairing rhe dinner will be Dr. William Dudley, a distinguished naval historian and aurhor on the boards of both NMHS and NHF, and CAPT James Noone, USNR (Ret.), managing director of Mercury Public Relations and a director of the Naval Historical Foundation. Distinguished yachtsman, author, television commentator, past president of US Sailing and president of the National Sailing Hall of Fame Gary Jobson will be master of ceremonies, and the US Coast Guard Academy Cadet Singers will be performing.

Harold F. "Gerry" Lenfest A graduate of Washington and Lee University and Columbia Law School, Mr. Lenfest served in the US Navy aboard destroyers, retiring with the rank of captain. He went on to practice law, eventually joining Triangle Publications, Inc., as associate counsel in 1965. He was placed in charge of Triangle's communications division; in 1974, Mr. Lenfest formed a new company, which purchased two of Triangle's cable companies, and grew the company to one of the nation's top cable television companies before its acquisition by Comcast in 2000. Gerry Lenfest is a dedicated philanthropist; his projects range from the Lenfest Ocean Program, funding research about ocean sustainability and fisheries, to education programs and cultural institutions. His donation of $5.8 million to the SS United States Conservancy enabled that organization to purchase the famed ocean liner, which they plan to restore and adapt to a multiuse venue and museum space celebrating its history. This past year he, along with Bob Hildreth, committed $2.8 million to restore the historic schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. This is one of America's most important ships and one the Society has been instrumental in saving, which makes us particularly honored to be able to recognize Mr. Lenfest. For his invaluable support of historical organizations, our oceans, and the vessels that carry our maritime history, we will be recognizing Mr. Lenfest with the NMHS Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Lenfest served as a reservist in the US Navy, where he learned to get along with people of widely varying backgrounds, to value integrity, and to reward good performance-sterling elements of character which help explain his personal success. The award will be presented by VADM Robin Braun, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve.

Silent Auction We hope you will join us in celeb rating the Washington Awards Dinner by participating in this year's silent auction, which gives maritime enthusiasts a chance to own and experience unique nautical pieces, rare maritime arr, insider tours and luxurious resort getaways while supporting the Society and making it possible for us to continue our work honoring esteemed contributors to our maritime legacy. For complete information on all the offerings, including chis original of Macdonough's Victo1ry on Lake Champlain, printed in 1814 and generously donated frmm the Naval Historical Foundation collection, please see our wel::bsire at www.seahistory.org. You can even start the bidding early!

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